Mobile Electrical Engineer in Birmingham

Equans is looking for a Mobile Electrical Engineer to join our team in Birmingham. This is a permanent, full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week. The working hours are as follows: Week 1 Monday‑Friday 6am‑2pm & Week 2 Monday‑Friday 10am‑6pm. There is also an on‑call rota. On offer is a competitive salary, a company vehicle and a benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, fault‑find and repair complex electrical systems in line with legislation, standards and procedures.
• Deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) across all electrical building services to agreed specifications and timeframes.
• Carry out minor electrical installations, upgrades and adaptation works.
• Respond quickly to reactive maintenance tasks to minimise disruption and contract penalties, including work on emergency lighting, distribution boards and other commercial electrical equipment.
• Resolve electrical faults and plant defects promptly to maintain safe, reliable operation.
• Identify required spare parts and provide accurate parts lists and timescales for remedial works.
• Maintain accurate PPM, reactive and breakdown records, including real‑time CAFM updates with full job details and follow‑on actions.
• Complete all required documentation and reports to the expected standard.
• Participate in the on‑call rota.

Qualifications

• Post‑apprenticeship experience within an electrical maintenance or building services environment.
• Completed a recognised electrical apprenticeship and qualified to City & Guilds or equivalent (e.g., NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation/Maintenance).
• Previously worked within a building services or electrical maintenance environment.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of electrical systems and equipment, including but not limited to LV distribution, switchgear, control panels, emergency lighting, fire alarm systems, BMS interfaces, motors, and electrical safety systems.
• Valid driving licence.
• Experience working within an education, healthcare, or large‑estate facilities environment (Desirable).
• Previous Competent Person or Authorised Person experience for electrical systems (e.g., LV/HV), or experience working under a Permit‑to‑Work system (Desirable).

Benefits

• 24 days annual leave (increasing to 25 days after 2 years of service) + public holidays.
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary.
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year.
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes.
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme.
• Access to employee networks including AccessAbility (those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (LGBTQ+ community), RISE (people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to mental wellbeing app.

Legal & Compliance

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. A DBS Enhanced with Barred Lists is required, so the ability to pass is essential. Relocation package is not offered.